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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Rostrum | Chapter 10, Shopwindows.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Oskar say he does to make it through his day?
(a) Read the paper.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Talk with Bruno.
(d) Play his drum.

2. Why does Oskar say his uncle Gregor drank?
(a) He was an alcoholic.
(b) He was depressed.
(c) He was happy.
(d) He was a torough man.

3. What circus character does Oskar feel drawn to?
(a) The musical clown.
(b) The trapeze artist.
(c) The dancing seals.
(d) The lion tamer.

4. In the beginning of Chapter 9, what play do Oskar and the other children see?
(a) Oliver.
(b) Tom Thumb.
(c) Shakespeare
(d) The Fiddler on the Roof.

5. When is Oskar's mother born?
(a) July, 1920.
(b) July, 1900.
(c) July,1950.
(d) July, 1800.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the beach Oskar, his mother, Jan Bronski, and Matzerath go to on Sundays?

2. What does Oskar think is the most remarkable thing grownups ever produced?

3. One day Oskar is drumming down the street. Who follows him in parade-like form down the street?

4. Oskar describes his tin drum as the kind that is bought in what type of store?

5. Oskar spends much of his time alone, drumming up and down the steps of his apartment building. How many steps does Oskar's building have?

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